September 10, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

High prevalence of multi-drug-resistant bacteria in faecal samples from UK passerine birds

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Observational analysis shows 75% of UK passerine birds carried multi-drug-resistant bacteria, indicating potential health risks.

High levels of multi-drug-resistant bacteria found in 75% of examined UK passerine birds.
Among sampled birds, 11.6% carried Salmonella spp., while 78% tested positive for Enterococcus spp., with significant resistance rates.
Samples were collected from multiple species, focusing on the relationships between bird age, species, and drug resistance prevalence.
Findings highlight urgent concerns regarding the role of wild birds in spreading drug-resistant pathogens to humans and the environment.

Dunn et al. (2025) studied this question.

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